Welcome to our forum Freeborn A!
We don't really recommend renting a truck for testing. We try our best to teach "best practices" when starting this career. We like to help people make a good solid start at this, and typically that includes at least a 160 hour training school which will provide you with a truck for testing.
Are you aware that most companies who hire inexperienced drivers will have to have your "training certificate" on file? Maybe you don't need a job, or maybe you have other reasons for obtaining a CDL , but we generally advise people to look into Paid CDL Training Programs.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Welcome to our forum Freeborn A!
We don't really recommend renting a truck for testing. We try our best to teach "best practices" when starting this career. We like to help people make a good solid start at this, and typically that includes at least a 160 hour training school which will provide you with a truck for testing.
Are you aware that most companies who hire inexperienced drivers will have to have your "training certificate" on file? Maybe you don't need a job, or maybe you have other reasons for obtaining a CDL , but we generally advise people to look into Paid CDL Training Programs.
I truly appreciate your reply, but you are very far from me. I would have love to attend your school
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Well, most of the schools provide transportation to their facility, housing, and meals. What are ya waiting for?
I truly appreciate your reply, but you are very far from me. I would have love to attend your school
Many of the Major Carriers have paid CDL Training Programs. They will pay for your transportation to the School, and some will even pay you while training. Check them all out on this site. Good luck!
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Old School, We are on the same page!
You beat me to the send button.
What exactly do you mean by that?
Old School, We are on the same page!
You beat me to the send button.
It means you should check out companies that offer training to operate a tractor trailer.
Freeborn A, you may be thinking that Trucking Truth or “Old School” is a CDL training school. It’s not, so the advice you got was to seek out a company that will put you through the company program. This will pretty much guarantee you a job after training. I hope that helps. Good luck!
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
This thread brings up a good question I had . If you went and got your class A for other reasons like a job requirement, i.e neighbor of mine works for highway dept and simply runs dump trailers and low boys transporting Equipment. If you decide to apply to the carriers will they accept you into their training program? If you have the practical skill but need the training in the trucking industry ie HOS/Qualcomm and the rest , would you be an eligible candidate? I know you'd need the 160 hr cert for a position but would that company trading program take you on in a situation like that?
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Can anyone help me to locate where I can rent a truck to do only road test for CDL A in Jacksonville FL or near by city? I got all the maneuvers just left with the road test.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: